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    Fan controller turning on with ANY item in the house(s)

    i had something similar with a couple of these fans in 2 different installs: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ADAUE100T.html when any light on the circuit was switched on, the fan came on. I ditched the fans and installed different brands - all OK. I suggest trying a different make...
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    Fire Hazard? 2.5mm 20A Cable Changing To 4mm 25A Cable

    what rating of circuit breaker would you use in both those situations? that's the key really.....
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    contactum rcbos for 'old' style boards

    wundaboy - thats great many thanks!
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    2 Problems with Bathroom Electrics

    Are you sure the light bulbs are screwed in nice and tight? If so and you still have the same problem then I think it's time to get some new ones as the point of contact in the bulb holder is not good. Probably not helped by the steam from the shower as the fittings are all open! To avoid...
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    Wylex rewireable board fuse covers - still available?

    Sorry guys, yes I MEANT the old re-wirable fuse cover that you have to chop around to get the mcb's to fit through it! So yes martin, that the one. Its for a 4 way (Would be a bit scary if the whole front cover was missing!!) I've had a look on ebay but nothing there to suit Will...
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    Wylex rewireable board fuse covers - still available?

    Hi all me again Is it possible to still get these? I have a 4 way metal board with the cover missing and retro fit mcb's fitted, leaving a big gap around them. Looks a bit like this, but the old grey metal one http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/WY406.JPG Does...
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    contactum rcbos for 'old' style boards

    Hi everyone Does anyone know if the new CP range of rcbos fit the older style boards? By older I mean the ones where all the mcb switches where brown instead of colour coordinated according to rating? I could of course phone Contactum on Monday but it would be helpful to have the info...
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    1930's house do I need a rewire?

    as others have said it would be worth investing few hundred quid to get it all fully tested. It may well be fine. If so then you could get your new lights added on and just go with a fuse board upgrade - saving you lots of £
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    Electric towel rail heater how long to install?

    uck... the F key seems not to be working at all times! :wink:
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    Electric towel rail heater how long to install?

    need more info. Eg are there spare ways in consumer unit? RCD protection at consumer unit? Main bonding in place to gas and water pipes? lush fitted or surface mount outlet?????
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    Info about my mains supply cable route - plus other bits...

    just looked again at the pics - is the supply cable into the bottom on the company head twin and earth???? (Or do I need new glasses??) :shock:
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    Installing socket under floor boards

    I see plenty of surface sockets installed in unconverted cellars, which are effectively in the same environment as under the floorboards and not yet seen any affected by damp/cold
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    HELP ELECTRIC SHOWER

    that's correct OP or do as BAS suggests
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    HELP ELECTRIC SHOWER

    if you have 6mm cable, then, no you can't run a 9.5kW shower as this will be too powerful for the cable/circuit breaker
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    Earth bonding in kitchen extension

    happy to advise on the certs if you get stuck here
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    Info about my mains supply cable route - plus other bits...

    You may well rethink when your elec supplier tells you how much it's going to cost... Think in the '000's.... I'm afraid
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    New sockets in lathe and plaster

    In order of preference: 1. Locate on a stud 2. Use the swivel block method (loving the name!) - but run 2 battens vertically as you will have some intact lathes to screw into rather than one or two you've cut.... 3. Very deep plasterboard back box - but even then the wings might not go back...
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    Dedicated LED spots vs GU10 LED lamps

    well yes, except they don't make one! You'll have to find another brand... good luck
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    Dedicated LED spots vs GU10 LED lamps

    No tilt version as this would compromise the IP and fire rating Call TLC for the overall dims
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    Dedicated LED spots vs GU10 LED lamps

    Daylight will be too 'white' - go for neutral Use them anywhere There should be output data there - but I would say almost equivalent light output to 50W halogen
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